Challenge: Alternative technologies for cutting timber

[REQ4258345] NineSigma, representing Merensky Timber Pty Ltd, a major South African forestry company, invites proposals for alternative technologies to saw blades to process green Pine and Eucalyptus timbers.The successful technology will: (1) Cut green logs of 15cm to 50cm diameter; (2) Have a cutting profile width of less than 4mm; (3) Have a cutting speed through full size logs of greater than 50 m/min; (4) Be suitable for use in an industrial manufacturing environment. This is an international challenge supported by NineSigma and all submissions made will be submitted via the NineSights website.

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